Pearl District Business Association News

October 13, 2009

October 13,  6 - 8 pm

Free Lecture- Harmonizing the Mind: Clearing Out Mental Garbage

Come join us for this relaxing and fun-filled evening. Learn how gems can help you heal and develop the deepest parts of your being. We will immerse ourselves in the energies of the therapeutic gemstones Sodalight, Blue Sapphire, and Lapis. Gemisphere Pearl Store, 604 NW 12th Ave.

October 14, 7:30 -  9 pm

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: The Power & Passion of Beethoven at Sherman Clay - Moe's Pianos

The program features the Moonlight Sonata. Is it a revolutionary masterpiece? The Piano Sonata, Op. 110, written after deafness quieted Ludwig van Beethoven. Sherman Clay - Moe's Pianos, 131 NW 13th Ave.

October 15, 3 - 3:30 pm

Healthy Snacks for Healthy Kids with Chef Steve at Whole Foods Market

FREE - Drop-in, includes Garage Parking Validation. Whole Foods Market, 1210 NW Couch

October 15,  8 - 9 pm

An Evening in Africa with Wes Krause at The North Face

Join Mountain Madness co-founder Wes Krause on climbing Kilimanjaro and in the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Wes began his love of the outdoors in the rock & ice climbing community of the Western United States in the 70's. The North Face, 1202 NW Davis St.

October 15,  9 - 10 pm

Date Auction for Charity at Candy!

Win a date with Portland's Most Eligible Bachelors & Bachelorettes! Each Bachelor/ette will come with a "date package", so come bid on a fireman, a model, an athlete, & more! The bidding starts for all dates at $25. Proceeds to benifit the Children's Cancer Association. Candy Ultra Lounge, Corner of 9th and Couch

Happenings in the Pearl!

October 19, 7 - 9 pm

Community by Design: Michael Curry

The Art Institute of Portland is proud to announce the "Community By Design" speaker series, dedicated to bringing design education to the community through lectures with influential creative professionals. October 19th we present: Michael Curry, one of the world's leading production designers. To reserve your tickets, please email: AipDrsvp@aii.edu  The Armory: 128 NW 11th Ave.

October 22, 5 - 6:30 pm

African-American History Exhibit at Central City Concern

The exhibit tells a social and ethnic story of the vibrant African-American community in Portland in the early 1900's and the successes and challenges of its residents. This event is free and open to the public. Central City Concern, 322 NW 8th

October 1 - October 31

Pearl Gallery & Framing Features Fun and Spooky Art!

Come celebrate the season at Pearl Gallery & Framing with light refreshments in the warmth of our friendly gallery! This First Thursday, we are featuring fun and spooky mixed media paintings, graphic novel jewelry, papier-mache' masks. Refreshments will be provided in the warm Pearl Gallery & Framing, 1017 NW Davis St.

October 31, Noon - 4 pm

Halloween Hunt in the Pearl District

The Halloween Hunt is a family friendly event happening in the Peasl District. Participating businesses will be handing out treats for all our Trick-or-Treaters! Come down to the Pearl for this once a year event! Participating business sponsors: Ben & Jerry's, Candy, Cool Moon Ice Cream Company, Cupcake Jones, Hoyt Street Properties, Lexidog Boutique & Social Club, Little Urbanites, Mabel and Zora, Mio Gelato, Parallel, Pop Culture Frozen Yogurt, Posh Boutique, Lara Sydney Framing Gallery, Art Institute of Portland, and Green Frog Toys.

Oregon Manifest

October 16, 7 pm

Wafels en Wielrennen (Waffles and Bike Racing)

Experience the rough and tumble world of European PRO bike racing as chronicled by author Joe Parkin, who spent nearly a decade racing professionally in Belgium.

Books will be available for purchase (and perhaps some signing). Come early to view Castelli’s special heritage display in our event space (including the world’s first pair of bib shorts).

Oregon Manifest Bike Union : 539 NW 10th at Hoyt : 7PM

Company Tonight Catering will serve fresh warm savory waffles on location.

October 23, 2 - 5:30 pm

Tour De Builders : by Pedal Bike Tours

Ever wonder where the hand built bike magic happens? Bring your two wheels and roll out with Pedal Bike Tours for a tour of Portland framebuilder’s workshops.

Depart from Oregon Manifest Bike Union : 539 NW 10th at Hoyt : 2PM to 5:30PM

Sponsored in part by: Lizard Lounge, 1323 NW Irving

October 25th

Family Bike Transportion Day

Come demo a huge selection of family biking products in a fun atmosphere at a single convenient location. We’ll have many easy and flexible options on hand.

There will also be information and resources covering safe routes to school and work, tips on riding with children, and bicycle maintenance.

Solultions Workshops

Need more details about everyday transport bicycling with kids? Our Solutions Workshop offers real-life experiences directly from parents and caregivers who are using bikes as their main mode of transportation. The workshop will be open until full. Sign up at: rsvp Oregon Manifest.

Oregon Manifest Bike Union : 539 NW 10th at Hoyt
Product Demo: 11 am - 4 pm : Solutions Workshop: 4 pm to 7 pm

Sponsored in part by: Lizard Lounge, Company Tonight Catering, and Taco del Mar.

October 

In collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C. and the City of Portland, Oregon Manifest will present the US debut of Dreams On Wheels - a showcase of Danish cycling culture and Denmark's commitment to sustainability via urban design. The exhibit merges urban cycling culture, design intelligence, and environmental consciousness through case studies and photography. Oregon Manifest, 539 NW 10th Ave (at Hoyt)

Sponsors Include:

Whole Foods Market, 1210 NW Couch St

Candy,  31 NW 9th

Company Tonight Catering, 328 N. Broadway St.

Wilfs Restaurant, 800 NW 6th and Irving St.

Cupcake Jones, 307 NW 10th Ave.

Ben and Jerry's, 301 NW 10th Ave.

Lizard Lounge, 1323 NW Irving St.

Metrovino, 1139 NW 11th Ave.

The Gilt Club, 306 NW Broadway St.

Pearl Bakery, 102 NW 9th Ave.

Ten-01, 1001 NW Couch St.

Taco Del Mar, 911 NW Hoyt St.